Table 2: DM patients have knowledge about prevention of DFUC at HUCSH, South Ethiopia, September, 2021 (N = 125).
Knowledge Questions |
Response |
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YES |
NO |
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Number |
% |
Number |
% |
|
Do you know that if people with diabetes can develop an ulcer, they should use special shoes? |
117 |
93.6 |
8 |
6.4 |
Do you know DM patients should take medication regularly because they are liable to get DM complication? |
116 |
92.8 |
9 |
7.2 |
DM patients should look after their feet because they may not feel a minor injury to their feet. |
112 |
89.6 |
13 |
10.4 |
DM patients should look after their feet because wounds and infection may not heal quickly |
109 |
87.2 |
16 |
12.8 |
DM patients should look after their feet because they may get a foot ulcer. |
115 |
92 |
10 |
8 |
DM patients should not smoke because smoking causes poor circulation and affects the feet. |
106 |
84.8 |
19 |
15.2 |
Do you know if you found redness/bleeding between your toes what is the first thing you do? |
108 |
86.4 |
17 |
13.6 |
How often do you think you should inspect your feet? |
67 |
53.6 |
58 |
46.4 |
How often do you think your feet should be washed? |
67 |
53.6 |
58 |
46.4 |
What temperature of water do you think you should wash your feet in? |
24 |
19.2 |
101 |
80.8 |
How often do you think you should inspect the inside of your footwear for objects or torn lining? |
64 |
51.2 |
61 |
48.8 |
How often do you think you should wear shoes and socks? |
87 |
69.6 |
38 |
30.4 |
Do you know warning signs for which consultation is required? |
107 |
85.6 |
18 |
14.4 |
Do you know importance of taking anti-diabetic treatment to prevent complications? |
113 |
90.4 |
12 |
9.6 |
Do you know why lotion not to be applied in the interspaces? |
101 |
80.8 |
24 |
19.2 |